Coping with the death of a loved is among life's most difficult challenges. It can be lonely and confusing. Attempting to deny or gloss over the feelings confusion and loneliness of grief only prolongs and even intensifies the pain. A Group I Never Wanted to Join is written for people who are struggling with the death of someone near to them; it is intended to help them see at a glance how grief feels and come to terms with their loss and how it affects them. Marty McNunn's goal is also to help others see what it means to grieve, since no one can really understand this complex journey until he or she has experienced the loss of a significant person. A Group I Never Wanted to Join defines the common feelings, symptoms, and stages of grief, and also dispels some many of the myths about this lifelong process. There are personal stories of different kinds of loss. The book also provides information and resources for those helping for those helping others work through their grief.

From the Publisher:A Group I Never Wanted to Join is a practical guide to help the grieving person deal with the stages of grief, along with information and resources for those helping others work through their grief.Coping with the death of a loved is among life's most difficult challenges. It can be lonely and confusing. Attempting to deny or gloss over the feelings confusion and loneliness of grief only prolongs and even intensifies the pain. A Group I Never Wanted to Join is written for people who are struggling with the death of someone near to them; it is intended to help them see at a glance how grief feels and come to terms with their loss and how it affects them. Marty McNunn's goal is also to help others see what it means to grieve, since no one can really understand this complex journey until he or she has experienced the loss of a significant person.A Group I Never Wanted to Join defines the common feelings, symptoms, and stages of grief, and also dispels some many of the myths about this lifelong process. There are personal stories of different kinds of loss, including the death of a spouse, child, parent, and suicide. The book also provides information and resources for those helping others work through their grief.